A-GRASS 2025: Day 3 – Paper Presentation at Asian Graduate Studies Summit 2025 (DNA Community 5.0 Framework)
Henry L. De Guzman recently represented his current and previous institutions and country at the prestigious Asian Graduate Studies Summit 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The summit, organized by the Asia-Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators in partnership with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, brought together leading academics and graduate students from across the region.
Presentation Highlights
De Guzman delivered a presentation titled “A Community Development Program Framework for Higher Education Institutions in Society 5.0.” This research addresses the evolving role of higher education institutions in fostering community development within the context of Society 5.0—a concept that integrates advanced technology with human-centered solutions to address societal challenges.
DNA Community 5.0 Framework
His work, co-authored with Dr. Philip P. Ermita, Dr. Marilyn L. Ngales, Dr. Ira C. Valenzuela, Prof. Leonora H. Astete, Dr. Arlene R. Caballero, and Engr. Niño E. Merencilla, proposes a strategic framework namely DNA Community 5.0 Framework (De Guzman, Ngales, & Astete, 2021) to guide universities in their community engagement efforts, ensuring that academic initiatives are aligned with the demands of a rapidly changing, technology-driven society.
Presentation Highlights
Moreover, De Guzman was awarded a Certificate of Presentation by the summit organizers. The certificate, bearing the official seals of the consortium and partner universities, commends him for his noteworthy research findings and contributions to the summit’s theme: “Bridging Knowledge to Action: Transformative Graduate Education and Research for a Sustainable Asia.” The event took place from May 21 to 24, 2025, at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.
The summit featured a vibrant academic environment, with De Guzman engaging in discussions, networking with fellow researchers, and receiving his certificate during the awarding ceremony. The event provided a platform for scholars to share best practices, foster collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of graduate education in Asia.
Impact and Significance
De Guzman’s participation and recognition at the Asian Graduate Studies Summit 2025 underscore the global relevance of Filipino scholarship and the commitment of the institutions he currently and previously belongs that showcases academic excellence and community engagement. His research offers valuable insights for higher education institutions seeking to play a transformative role in Society 5.0 and beyond.
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